The analysis of employee numbers in the water supply, waste management, and environmental remediation sectors for 2023 shows Germany leads with 293,000 persons, followed by Italy and Spain. Trends from 2023 reveal notable growth in Greece, Chile, and Iceland, each with significant year-on-year increases of 2.39%, 1.98%, and 1.92% respectively. Most countries demonstrated positive growth, exemplifying expanding environmental sectors, except Hungary, which experienced a minor decline. Key markets like Germany, the UK, and France show steady growth, supporting robust water and waste management sectors.
Future trends will likely focus on:
- Technological advancements improving efficiency and reducing workforce requirements.
- Increased environmental regulations creating more job opportunities across countries.
- Emergence of circular economy practices boosting employment in waste management.
Top countries in Number of Employees in Water Supply and Waste Management, Environment Remediation Activities by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Persons) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 293 | 2023 | +1.03% | +1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 235.7 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.51% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 209.2 | 2023 | +1.65% | +1.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 188.13 | 2023 | +1.56% | +1.09% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 164 | 2023 | +0.61% | +1.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 153 | 2023 | -0.065% | +0.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 South Korea | 127 | 2023 | +1.6% | +1.48% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 60.55 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.39% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Hungary | 51.7 | 2023 | +0.36% | -0.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Chile | 44.9 | 2023 | +1.58% | +1.98% | View data |
